Torres Strait

Directory of FM Radio ...

Whilst AM radio stations began broadcasting in Sydney in the early 1930s, the FM radio ... continue

John MacGillivray

John MacGillivray (1821 - 1867), by unknown photographer, courtesy of State Library of New South Wales ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Phillip Parker King

Phillip Parker King (1791 - 1856), by unknown photographer, courtesy of State Library of New South ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

William Ridley

RIDLEY, WILLIAM (1819-1878), Presbyterian minister, was born on 14 September 1819 at Hartford End near ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Karl Erik Oom

Karl Erik Oom (1904 - 1972), by unknown photographer, courtesy of Australian War Memorial. 305299. .Image ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Sir James Francis Garrick

GARRICK, Sir JAMES FRANCIS (1836-1907), politician and agent-general, was born on 10 January 1836 at ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Albert Henry Fullwood

FULLWOOD, ALBERT HENRY (1863-1930), artist, was born on 15 March 1863 at Erdington, Birmingham, Warwickshire ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

James Clark

CLARK, JAMES (1857-1933), pearler and pastoralist, was born on 2 October 1857 on Spit Island ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

John Strachan

STRACHAN, JOHN (1846-1922), shipmaster and explorer, was born in Montrose, Scotland, son of John Strachan ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Francis Joseph Bayldon

BAYLDON, FRANCIS JOSEPH (1872-1948), master mariner and nautical instructor, was born on 23 April 1872 ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Jimmy Little performance costume

This costume has significance because the Indigenous entertainer Jimmy Little wore it on stage during ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2003/145/3 Poster, 'National NAIDOC ...

This is poster was produced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission to celebrate ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2004/2/16 Flags (3) on ...

Since the Centenary of colonisation in 1888 there have been many parades and civic events ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2004/2/15 Float, 'Reconciliation Ship', ...

Since the Centenary of colonisation in 1888 there have been many parades and civic events ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2001/75/57 Poster, 'Be Sure, ...

Since the late nineteenth century, government and community organisations have produced posters to promote health ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2001/84/4 44 gallon drum ...

This object has significance in material culture due to its role in the 'Awakening' segment ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2001/84/552 Documentation consisting of ...

Containing design drawings, design concepts and photographs, this archival material represents the development of 'Awakenings ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2001/84/547 Documentation consisting of ...

Containing design drawings, design concepts and photographs, this archival material represents the development of 'Awakenings ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2001/84/115 Performance costume, titled ...

The 'Yirrkala (Arnhem Land) female' costume was designed by Jennifer Irwin and manufactured in multiple ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2001/84/114 Performance costume, titled ...

The 'Numbulwar (Arnhem Land) female' costume was designed by Jennifer Irwin and manufactured in multiple ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum